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2005/07/28

Sports - NHL's Labour deal back to work for Hockey Players

TORONTO (CP) - One week a week after ratifying the NHL's labour deal, the NHL Players' Association announced Thursday that union boss Bob Goodenow is stepping down...Full Story

Top 10 prospects for the 2005 NHL entry draft

(CP) - A capsule look at 10 top prospects for the 2005 NHL entry draft Saturday in Ottawa:..Full Story

Australian sets world record in 800-m freestyle swim

MONTREAL (CP) - While The Thorpedo sits idle, Australian Grant Hackett is doing all the damage. Hackett broke fellow Aussie Ian Thorpe's world record in the 800-metre freestyle with a dominant performance Wednesday at the world aquatic championships...Full Story

Jim Hughson replaces Cuthbert on Hockey Night in Canada

TORONTO (CP) - Veteran hockey announcer Jim Hughson will be pulling double duty this NHL season. In addition to his play-by-play duties for the Vancouver Canucks on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific, Hughson will also work for the CBC's Hockey Night in Canada. He will handle play-by-play for the second game of the network's Saturday doubleheaders...Full Story

Olympic trial curling teams bulking up their rosters

CALGARY (CP) - With a berth to the 2006 Winter Olympics on the line, many teams preparing for December's Olympic curling trials are adding some high-profile talent...Full Story

Ricky Williams returns from retirement to rejoin Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Back in the Miami Dolphins' backfield Monday, Ricky Williams made all the right moves... Full Story

EDMONTON (CP) - In Texas he was known simply as Magic - a speed demon who could take over a game with one touch of the football, legs pumping like piston rods, feet stopping, darting, and shifting in a heartbeat... Full Story

NASCAR in Canada? Nextel Cup leader Johnson likes it

TORONTO (CP) - The idea of NASCAR coming north has the full support of its top driver...Full Story

French media not sorry to see Armstrong go

PARIS (AP) - Life after Lance began in France with a thud...Full Story

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Summertime tech - stay in touch while you're away

(mytelus.com) - With today's technology, you’re still connected even when you’re on vacation. From calling cards to Webmail access, you can stay in contact and even keep an eye on things back home...Full Story